[boltcutter]

We have been occupying Ourselves, since Our return, with various army-feeding miracles- magical wineskins, summer swords, and the like. We have been equipped with a flaming sword and matching flaming shield by the Smiths, and have built a ring of regeneration, but We are respectful of Our worshippers and try to avoid gaudy displays of magic.

Also, as the lands around Us are filled with unbelievers, heretics and pagans, We feel that it might be . . . less than safe to travel without a strong escort, such as twenty or thirty Hammermen and perhaps a few Trolls.

(My dominion doesn't really extend into enemy lands, and fighting in enemy dominion can be surprising hazardous. Regeneration doesn't help much when you have only 30 HP.)